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$Researchers Establish New Protocol in Single-Crystal Diffraction Analysis$

Researchers Establish New Protocol in Single-Crystal Diffraction Analysis

A research team led by Professor Makoto Fujita of the University of Tokyo, Japan, and complemented by Academy Professor Kari Rissanen of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has made a fundamental breakthrough in single-crystal X-ray analysis, the most powerful method for molecular structure determination. The team's breakthrough was reported in Nature on 28 March 2013 (published online 27 March 2013).

6 Apr 2013

University of Toronto Researchers Discover Unexpected Side Product in Polymer Synthesis

Chemical Engineering Professor Tim Bender and Post-Doctoral Fellow Benoit Lessard's discovery of an unexpected side product of polymer synthesis could have implications for the manufacture of commercial polymers used in sealants, adhesives, toys and even medical implants, the researchers say.

6 Apr 2013

Turbine Technology Services to Participate in Spring Edition of CTOTF 2013

Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, will be exhibiting at the Spring 2013 edition of the Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum (CTOTF), one of the most acclaimed events in the power engineering industry.

6 Apr 2013

Researchers Report Record Efficiency of Black Silicon Solar Cells at 18.7%

Scientists at Aalto University, Finland and Fraunhofer ISE, Germany report an efficiency of 18.7% for black silicon solar cells, the highest efficiency reported so far for a black silicon solar cell.

6 Apr 2013

Intertek Pittsfield Announces Expanded Scope of ISO17025 to Include Testing of Composites

Intertek, a global leader in quality and safety solutions for a wide range of industries, today announces that Intertek in Pittsfield, MA has been recertified and added additional tests to ISO 17025 accreditation, general criteria for the competency of testing laboratories.

From Intertek Group PLC 6 Apr 2013

Report on Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market from Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market - by Types (Orthophthalic, Isophthalic, DCPD), Industries (Building & Constructions, Automotive, Pipes & Tanks, Marine, Wind Energy, Electrical & Electronics) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 6 Apr 2013

State of Georgia Recognizes Swainsboro Facility from Nordson as Manufacturer of the Year

As part of its Manufacturing Appreciation Week, the state of Georgia has recognized Nordson Corporation’s Swainsboro manufacturing facility as its mid-size manufacturer of the year.

6 Apr 2013

Liquidmetal Technologies Reports Significant Increase in Prototype Shipments in Q1, 2013

Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (LTI), the leading developer of amorphous alloys and composites, has reported an increased level of Liquidmetal prototypes parts shipped to major players in its targeted industries during the first quarter of 2013.

6 Apr 2013

Sherry Laboratories Indiana Materials Testing Lab Earns Nadcap Merit Status

Sherry Laboratories’ materials testing laboratory in Daleville, Ind. has earned renewal of Nadcap accreditation with Merit status. Nadcap accreditation is critical to many of Sherry Laboratories’ aerospace cu...

5 Apr 2013

Identification of Tribological System Plays a Critical Role in Selection of Synthetic Lubricants

High-performance synthetic lubricants are formulated to meet specific application requirements. Proper selection depends, to some extent, on the lubrication goals, such as optimize friction, reduce wear, extend service intervals or simply increase reliability.

From Dow Corning 5 Apr 2013

New Metallized Polypropylene Film Snubber Capacitor for Direct Mounting on IGBT Modules

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new high-performance metallized polypropylene film snubber capacitor. Configurable for direct mounting on insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules, the Vishay Roederstein MKP386M features a wide capacitance range from 0.047 to 10 microfarads, high-temperature operation to + 105 °C, and seven voltage ratings from 700 VDC to 2500 VDC and 420 VAC to 800 VAC.

5 Apr 2013

Amberlyst-15 Catalyst Demonstrates Potential for Sustainability

Owing to the huge array of applications, catalysis has long been dubbed as one of the most significant areas of process and synthetic chemistry. In fact, the vast majority of all chemical industrial products – be it in the field of pharmaceutical, agricultural or polymer chemistry – involve catalysts at some stage of the manufacturing process.

5 Apr 2013

KSU Doctoral Student Receives National Recognition for Research on Developing New Semiconductors

Kansas State University doctoral student Clint Frye is receiving national recognition for his success as a student and his research developing new semiconductors.

5 Apr 2013

TSRI Scientists Illuminate Mechanism at Heart of Copper-Catalyzed Azide–Alkyne Cycloaddition Chemical Reaction

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have illuminated the mechanism at the heart of one of the most useful processes in modern chemistry. A reaction that is robust and easy to perform, it is widely employed to synthesize new pharmaceuticals, biological probes, new materials and other products. But precisely how it works had been unclear since its invention at TSRI more than a decade ago.

5 Apr 2013

New Functionality in Siemens’ Syncrofit Software Helps Optimize Design of Fastened Airframe Parts

The latest release of Siemens’ Syncrofit™ software introduces new fastener layout and part sizing functionality which helps airframe engineers reduce the time to generate fastener patterns, perform initial part sizing, validate designs and adapt to subsequent design changes by as much as 40 percent.

5 Apr 2013

Materials Science News

Researchers Establish New Protocol in Single-Crystal Diffraction Analysis

University of Toronto Researchers Discover Unexpected Side Product in Polymer Synthesis

Turbine Technology Services to Participate in Spring Edition of CTOTF 2013

Researchers Report Record Efficiency of Black Silicon Solar Cells at 18.7%

Intertek Pittsfield Announces Expanded Scope of ISO17025 to Include Testing of Composites

Report on Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market from Research and Markets

State of Georgia Recognizes Swainsboro Facility from Nordson as Manufacturer of the Year

Liquidmetal Technologies Reports Significant Increase in Prototype Shipments in Q1, 2013

Sherry Laboratories Indiana Materials Testing Lab Earns Nadcap Merit Status

Identification of Tribological System Plays a Critical Role in Selection of Synthetic Lubricants

New Metallized Polypropylene Film Snubber Capacitor for Direct Mounting on IGBT Modules

Amberlyst-15 Catalyst Demonstrates Potential for Sustainability

KSU Doctoral Student Receives National Recognition for Research on Developing New Semiconductors

TSRI Scientists Illuminate Mechanism at Heart of Copper-Catalyzed Azide–Alkyne Cycloaddition Chemical Reaction

New Functionality in Siemens’ Syncrofit Software Helps Optimize Design of Fastened Airframe Parts

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